Sticking or holding on (8)
I believe the answer is:
clinging
(Other definitions for clinging that I've seen before include "Hold on tightly or tenaciously" , "Holding on tightly" , "Hanging on to, or adhering" .)
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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